FREE-FLIGHT MODEL TESTS FOR DRAG AND STABILITY OF THREE CONE-CYLINDER-FLARE CONFIGURATIONS
Abstract
Three ICBM shapes were fired in the pressurized ballistics range no. 3 to determine drag, stability, and pressure distribution in a mach number range of 4.0 to 8.0 . The bluntest shape with the longest flare was the most stable shape, both dynamically and statically. Possible real gas effects were also noted in the drag coefficient of the bluntest shape above mach number 7. The launching difficulties incurred in the Mach number 8 firings are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 02, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0321809
Entities
People
- John E. Fontenot Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory